Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15734 - Catheads
Rule 5734.
(1)
A cathead on which a rope is manually operated shall have a rope guide to hold
the onrunning rope in alignment with its normal running position against the
inner flange. Clearance of the rope guide shall be a maximum of 3/8 inch from
the cathead.
(2) The fasteners for
the guides and housing shall be secured against loosening by safety wires or
other equivalent means.
(3)
Precautions shall be taken to prevent entanglement of other lines with a line
in use on a cathead.
(4) When a
cathead is unattended, a rope or line shall not remain wrapped on or in contact
with the cathead.
(5) A qualified
employee shall attend the draw works control when a manually operated cathead
is in use.
(6) A cathead shall be
checked for grooves and rebuilt and turned when necessary to prevent fouling.
Cathead groove depth shall not exceed 1/4 inch.
(7) A headache post or guard shall be
provided for protection of the employee at the draw works controls when the
line is in close proximity to the operator during operation of a catline,
jerkline, or spinning line.
(8) An
automatic cathead and its mechanism shall be maintained in safe working
condition.
(9) A splice shall not
be allowed to contact the cathead friction surface, with the exception of
endless rope properly spliced.
(10)
A catline shall not be used to raise or lower personnel.
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